- July 2023 - present Data Scientist (since July 2024) / Senior Developer Conversational AI (July 2023 - June 2024) at DB Systel GmbH, Frankfurt am Main
- Analysis and evaluation of train sensor data
- Design and development of chatbots and conversational AI projects
- Development of speech assistants (TTS/STT)
- Analysis and evaluation of speech data
- Prototyping of user interfaces and conducting UX research
- Organisation of hackathons and conceptualizing workshops on the topic of generative AI
- Mar - May 2023: Conversation Designer & UX Researcher at think moto, Berlin
- Designed conversational flows for chatbots using Cognigy.AI
- Planned, conducted and evaluated user research interviews for chatbots
- Optimized text in web applications and chatbots according to state-of-
the-art usability standards
- Apr 2017 - Sept 2022: PhD Researcher at Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Düsseldorf (Department of English Linguistics)
- Designed and managed 5 different research projects from conception
to conclusion over the course of several years
- Recruited 80+ participants for empirical studies
- Analyzed data in R using statistical modelling
- Visualized data using ggplot, visreg and other methods
- Wrote and defended a 200-page dissertation (grade: magna cum
laude)
- Oct 2015 - Mar 2017: Research Assistant & Tutor at Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Düsseldorf (Department of English Studies)
- Taught 3 different tutorials over 4 semesters
- Created 3 e-learning projects
- Supported researchers in numerous research projects
- Aug 2014 - Jun 2015: E-Learning Production Assistant at Zentralstelle für die Weiterbildung im Handwerk (ZWH)
- Produced content for several e-learning modules
- Administered online exams
- Mar 2012 - Apr 2013: Officer of Communications at Student Union (AStA) at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
- Managed all public relations of the student union
- Administered social media presences and websites of the student union
- Created advertisement materials for the student union and its offices and events
- Took photos at student union events
- Wrote press releases
- Aug 2005 - Sep 2011: Web Developer & Media Designer at anyMOTION GRAPHICS GmbH, Düsseldorf
- Designed, developed and produced websites in CSS, xHTML, PHP, etc.
- Administered websites of customers such as CITROËN, Daihatsu,
Henkel, Lufthansa, Rockwool, DLR or Weber Stephen
- Kept customers informed via newslettermarketing and -mailing
- Created and edited graphics in Photoshop
- 2023: PhD in English Linguistics, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf
- 2017: Master of Arts in Comparative Studies in English and American Language, Literature and Culture (Focus on Linguistics), Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf
- 2014: Bachelor of Arts in English Studies (Major) and General Linguistics (Minor), Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf
- 2013: Study Abroad Semester in Australian Studies and Linguistics, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- 2008: Apprenticeship Diploma in Media Design in Digital and Print Media, Focus on Non-Print Media Design, Albrecht-Dürer-Berufskolleg / IHK Düsseldorf
- 2004: High School Diploma in Art and Design, Helene-Weber-Berufskolleg Paderborn